I own a Hobie Wave and it is a blast in the surf. I also own an I-20, I-17R, and even a couple of Sunfish (for sailing with our friends at Woodlawn Sailing Club in San Antonio). However, as much fun as the "fast" Cats are there is still a real rush to surfing the little "ice chest" in 2 - 6 foot Tybee surf.

Tybee is not really known for great surf, but we do get some legitimately good days and even a few great days and the sea breeze is usually reliable. Tybee has come into its own as a hot Kitesurfing spot which gives it the right mix for the Hobie Wave Surfing thing.

Anyway, I was thinking about promoting a new event for the Waves at Tybee Island, GA. Three day event with one day of buoy racing, one day with an out and back distance race to one of our neighboring barrier islands, and then a third day with a "Surfing Contest" as in catching waves and getting judged (and just plain having fun and hot dogging it)...I'm a member of ESA (Easter Surfing Association) for regular surfing and I know our District rep would help put on a super weekend with all the surf contest flair...big luau, music, etc.

Tybee is in a good central location between Florida and the Mid-Atlantic States and not that far from the Gulf States.

It could be a lot of fun...maybe we could get some charter boats from the factory. Maybe a late spring date or early summer...water temps in the high 70's to low 80's, nice beach, funky beach town atmosphere...don't have to worry about tearing up your $14,000 Inter 20 in the surf.

Anybody think this is a good idea???

Jim Stone
Entegra Racing